So...Swain VU?

StarkRavenMad·Oct 17, 2015·7 votes·2,024 views

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oJyqEhe3EEc/ViHM01iqVQI/AAAAAAAAy4Q/WXSoRcYBH14/s1600/Swain_Splash_Centered_0.jpg

Anyone that notices the pbe update would take note of Swain getting a snazzy new base splash art. Normally, this isn't a big deal; however there are enough differences in it and his actual current design that could get some to believe, namely myself, that perhaps his visual update isn't so far off as Riot would have us believe. Let's be honest; Swain needs the visual update. The Texture update was a nice start, however the way Swain moves is stiff and boring, his bird's beak is far too large, and his bird forms could all use a little more love, save for Tyrant, which is just mmmm beautiful! Thoughts?

10 Comments

PyrodiniumOct 17, 20152 votes

I believe it was mentioned recently (during a discussion regarding when will we see a new Swain skin) that no Swain VU has been slotted for the near future.

I'll try to find the comment.

WestTigerOct 18, 20151 votes

I remember that thread (can't remember the Rioter who actually said it rightnow)

Basically Swain needs more than VU, they're hoping to rework his kit and update it, so the work needed for him is quite substantial.

He's behind at least Taric, Shen, and Poppy in priority right now (those were the 3 the Rioter mentioned off the top of his/her head).

WordofmaskOct 18, 20151 votes

Are you talking about what Ququroon said?

"Swain is being thought about from both Gameplay and Visuals. He'll likely require a good amount of work, so unfortunately there are several people ahead of him in line."

WestTigerOct 18, 20152 votes

Yeah that's the one.

I do agree that for Poppy and and Taric, they're even less viable than Swain is right now. So I can see why they want to focus their energy on them first.

Swain also needs more help than just a visual update, so if they bundle up a big remake along with a visual update, I guess I'm willing to wait till then.

WordofmaskOct 18, 20152 votes

I hope they can start the process not long after Shen Taric and Poppy VU. The problem is we have no idea how many champs are ahead of him.

PeriditionOct 17, 20151 votes

It does look quite similar to this fan-made VU thats been floating around. One can only hope

http://i.imgur.com/wab9xET.jpg

OverpoweredSoapOct 17, 20151 votes

Maybe, but for the past year Riot's been using the whole" splash art looks way better than the model" thing.

He could use a VU, his model is pretty outdated (especially Beatrice).

He did get a text update by the way. (Or rebalance I guess.)

Angelofchaos16xOct 17, 20151 votes

He really does need a VU, but I think that it will either be like Anivia a while back, that she gets a new Splash Art but no Vu, or like the Irelia splash art, teased for a year, but never put in action. But I really really really hope for a VU

DeadlyStalkerOct 17, 20151 votes

he could use some kit changes as well if you ask me. His concept is great ( master tactician) but his kit is quite boring to use.

DwarvenGiantOct 17, 20151 votes

however there are enough differences in it and his actual current design

It's happened before with Urgot, Caitlyn, Kog'Maw and Shen and perhaps a few others, and they did not get any VUs of some sorts aside from Texture Rebalances after the splashes were released, so I wouldn't expect much. :P

BUT, I freaking love this new Swain splash. I hope that it will make it into the game sooner than later. :D